Diocesan Convention 2019

2019 Diocesan Convention

Friday, November 8 – Saturday, November 9

Convention Wrap-up

The theme of the 2019 Diocesan Convention was The Way of Love. The Way of Love is a way of life. More than a program or curriculum, it is an intentional commitment to a set of practices. It’s a commitment to follow Jesus: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, Rest. Learn more.

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Sutton, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, will speak at convention and preach.

The Rt. Rev. Eugene Sutton

Bishop Sutton was elected bishop of the Diocese of Maryland in 2008, is nationally known for his commitment to non-violence, reconciliation, the environment, and the practice of Centering Prayer. Formerly the Canon Pastor of Washington National Cathedral and Director of the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage, Bishop Sutton has also served as a college chaplain, parish priest and professor at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. The author of several articles about spiritual practices and preaching, he’s a sought-after guest preacher and a contributor to the book, The Diversity of Centering Prayer. Read a more detailed biography.

Worship

The opening worship of convention is at 7 pm Friday, moved to a later time than at previous conventions in response to suggestions on convention evaluations in the hope that more people will be able to attend. Bishop Sutton will preach.

Printed copies of the Worship Booklet will be available at Convention. If you want it on your device, you can download it here.

Vendor Registration

Convention Registration

Registration opened September 2. As always, Early Bird rates (this year $50 for one day, $75 for two days) were available until midnight, October 1. After October 1, registration is $65 for one day, $90 for two days. Registration includes afternoon snacks and dinner with wine on Friday; continential breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack on Saturday. Online registration will close at midnight on Wednesday, November 6.

NOTE: Online registration is closed, but you can still register at convention.

Register for Convention here

This form is currently closed for submissions.

Hotel information

If you plan to stay at or near the convention center, make reservations anytime. The Fairfield Inn & Suites offers very reasonable rates.

CONVENTION BUSINESS

This is the convention packet. Delegates and other interested people can download it or view documents on their devices. As part of the diocese’s commitment to creation care, no printed packets will be distributed.

Note: Photographs and videos will be taken at convention. If you do not wish to be photographed, please alert Katie Sherrod at convention.

Episcopal Appointments are not available at this time. They will be distributed at Convention with Convention’s consent.

Deanery meetings

Each deanery has the option to meet in the summer (usually late July or August) and is a required to convene for the Pre-Convention meeting in October. Visit the Deaneries page to find current officers and deanery information.